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Google and Epic Games Hit Roadblock in Antitrust Negotiations

Google and Epic Games Hit Roadblock in Antitrust Negotiations
Google and Epic Games Hit Roadblock in Antitrust Negotiations
February 29, 2024  |  ANTITRUST

Antitrust talks between Google and Epic Games are reportedly at a standstill. The two sides cannot agree on what changes Google would need to make to its Play Store to resolve...

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Epic Games Disputes Apple’s Demand for Legal Fees
Epic Games Disputes Apple’s Demand for Legal Fees
February 20, 2024  |  Mobile Commerce

Epic Games has reportedly criticized Apple for demanding more than $73 million in legal fees following their antitrust dispute.  The company told a U.S. judge in a...

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Disney to Invest $1.5 Billion in Epic Games, Collaborate on ‘Interoperable Ecosystem’
Disney to Invest $1.5 Billion in Epic Games, Collaborate on ‘Interoperable Ecosystem’
February 07, 2024  |  Partnerships

The Walt Disney Company will invest $1.5 billion to acquire an equity stake in Epic Games as the companies begin a multiyear collaboration on games and entertainment experiences....

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Epic Games: Apple Not Complying With Outside Payment Rules
Epic Games: Apple Not Complying With Outside Payment Rules
January 31, 2024  |  Legal & Regulation

Apple said earlier this month it would open its App Store to permit outside payment options. However, Epic Games — which has been battling the iPhone maker in...

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Epic Games Reportedly Eyeing Subscription Launch in Race for Gamers’ Loyalty
Epic Games Reportedly Eyeing Subscription Launch in Race for Gamers’ Loyalty
January 22, 2024  |  Subscriptions

As gaming consoles and game developers alike compete for consumers’ recurring spending, Fortnite parent company Epic Games is reportedly looking into launching its own subscription...

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Will Letting Developers Link to Outside Payments Dent Apple’s Ecosystem Efforts? 
Will Letting Developers Link to Outside Payments Dent Apple’s Ecosystem Efforts? 
January 17, 2024  |  Mobile Commerce

For Apple, the move to forge an ecosystem with services at the center has been years in the making. But now, with new payments practices...

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Supreme Court Won’t Hear Apple App Store Payment Case
Supreme Court Won’t Hear Apple App Store Payment Case
January 16, 2024  |  Mobile Commerce

The Supreme Court will not hear Apple’s appeal in its legal battle with Epic Games. As Bloomberg News reported Tuesday (Jan. 16), the decision means that a 2023...

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Google Agrees to $700 Million Settlement in Play Store Case
Google Agrees to $700 Million Settlement in Play Store Case
December 19, 2023  |  ANTITRUST

Google will pay $700 million to settle an antitrust suit involving its Play store. The tech giant announced the settlement Monday (Dec. 18), revealing the...

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Report: Google’s Court Loss to Epic Games Also Threatens Apple
Report: Google’s Court Loss to Epic Games Also Threatens Apple
December 12, 2023  |  ANTITRUST

Google’s court loss this week to Epic Games could also be bad news for Apple. That’s according to a report Tuesday (Dec. 12) from Bloomberg News,...

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